FC Goa’s AFC Champions League Two journey came to an end at the Fatorda on an emotional night that summed up both the pride and uncertainty surrounding Indian football today. With no clarity on what the future holds for Indian clubs on the continental stage, the Gaurs once again showed …
Read More »Final Asian Night in Fatorda: FC Goa and FC Istiklol face off in ACL2!
FC Goa return to the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, for one final continental night in 2025 as they host Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol in their concluding Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League Two. With qualification no longer in reach, the encounter represents Goa’s last opportunity to put points …
Read More »AIFF Women’s Football Committee sets high priority on Women’s Asian Cup preparations!
The All India Football Federation’s Women’s Football Committee held a meeting at the Football House in New Delhi, on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Valanka Alemao, in the presence of AIFF Deputy Secretary General Mr. M. Satyanarayan, Debuty Chairperson Ms. Tsering Angmo, and members Ms. …
Read More »AFC to introduce Nations League to enhance development opportunities!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening National Team football across the Continent with plans to introduce an AFC Nations League in the coming period, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance development opportunities for its Member Associations (MAs) and establish a more structured and …
Read More »Sensational East Bengal crowned champions of SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025!
East Bengal FC were crowned champions of the inaugural edition of the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025 with a dominant 3-0 win over hosts APF FC in the final at the Dasrath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Ugandan striker and two-time IWL top-scorer Fazila Ikwaput scored …
Read More »SAFF Social Responsibility Seminar 2025 strengthens commitment to community development!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) lent its support to the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) as the latter conducted the SAFF Social Responsibility Seminar 2025, which took place from November 30 to December 1. The seminar was yet another demonstration of the AFC’s Vision and Mission of working in close …
Read More »Legendary multi-sport line-up to assist Rio Ferdinand at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026!
The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will transform Washington DC into the epicentre of global sport on Friday, 5 December 2025, when the eyes of the world turn to the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Blending sport, entertainment and spectacle like never before, …
Read More »Updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be unveiled live in Washington DC on Saturday, 6 December!
FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December at 12:00 EST (18:00 CET), from Washington, DC. This will take place nearly 24 hours after the world learns of the 12 unprecedented groups of four at the …
Read More »Indomitable India stun Iran in Ahmedabad, seal AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 berth!
The full-time whistle had barely left the referee’s lips when the Indian dugout emptied in a surge of euphoria. Players sprinted across the pitch, substitutes and staff joining those who had fought for every inch in the Ahmedabad evening. There were tears, embraces, fists raised to the sky. The Blue …
Read More »India U17s unfazed in the face of Goliath task against Iran!
It all boils down to this. India’s AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers encounter against IR Iran at the EKA Arena will decide who make the trip to the Gulf next year. The match will kick off at 19:30 IST on Sunday, November 30, 2025, and will be …
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